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The target of a leveling staff; one of the sights of a compass or quadrant.

wind vane

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An instrument used to determine wind direction.

wind vane

Weather; Meteorology

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A small demonstration device consisting of a rotor having several spokes terminating in points. The rotor is mounted on a pivot bearing and, when it is connected to a source of ...

shooting line

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When an archer shoots at a target they shoot from the shooting line, and they must have one foot on one side of the line and the other foot an the other side. They straddle the ...

sight

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A device that the archer uses to assist in his aiming at the target. The sight is placed on the bow.

sight window

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The sight window is an area that is cut out of the riser (handle) and allows the archer to be able to better see through the sight.

sling

Sports; Archery

A sling allows the archer to rest the bow in his hand.

spine

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This refers to how strong and stiff the shaft of an arrow is.

stabilizer

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